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KITTENS: The basic kitten vaccine, FVRCP* and should be started at 8 weeks and given every 3-4 weeks until 4 months. If you choose to give the Leukemia vaccine (recommended for indoor/outdoor or outdoor only cats) give two vaccines 3 – 4 weeks apart
Boost each FVRCP and Leukemia with another vaccine in one year, then follow up with a booster every three years.
ADULT CATS: For Cats with no known vaccine status, two doses of FVRCP should be given 3-4 weeks apart. If you choose to give the Leukemia vaccine (recommended for indoor/outdoor or outdoor only cats) give two vaccines 3 – 4 weeks apart
Boost each FVRCP and Leukemia with another vaccine in one year, then follow up with a booster every three years.
*FVRCP is the basic kitten vaccine that protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, a highly contagious upper respiratory infection, Calici virus, a painful disease producing mouth lesions, and Panleukopenia which is a deadly virus that survives in the environment for up to seven years.
DOGS: DHLPP: every 3 – 4 weeks until 4 months old starting at 6 – 8 weeks.
A booster of each in one year, then no more corona.
~~ No Lepto vaccine for Daschunds— high incidence of reaction~~
BORDATELLA:
Only required if dog/cat is being groomed frequently or visits dog parks or goes to kennels etc.
Should be given at the most 3 days prior to above activity. Then every 6 months to 1 year depending on kennel requirements and being around group environments.
Rabies:
Cats and Dogs: first vaccine at 4 -6 months then booster in 1 year, then every 3 years thereafter.
Not required by law for cats.
De-worming
Routine deworming for Round Worms/Hook Worms/Whipworms can be administered after 4-6 weeks of age and should be followed up with an additional dose in 10 days. More treatments may be required for severe parasite loads.
Tapeworms are not affected by the above medication. They look like pieces of rice around the hind end of the cat. This is a prescription medication Praziquantal (Droncit) which can be obtained from your veterinarian.
Often parasites have developed resistance to over the counter products. Please consult your veterinarian for the medication best suited for your pet.
Follow-up fecal checks and routine annual deworming are recommended as needed. Check with your veterinarian for your pets specific needs.
SOME PETS HAVE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS!
SEE YOUR VET REGULARLY!